Sweet Potato Casserole

We received over an inch of rain where I live on Labor Day. After months of dry, summer heat, relief! Immediately, my sister and I wanted to make a dish for the first signal of fall’s approach. The two flavors that pull this together to make it a stand out, is coconut milk and caramelized onions on top. This was even better the second day. If you plan your Thanksgiving dishes early, keep this one handy.

Danielle created this dish. She always reminds me that the classics are worth reinventing. I completely agree!

With a slicing attachment on a food processor, slice the sweet potatoes and apples in two batches. You will need to cut everything to fit in the feeding tube of the food processor. Mix apples and sweet potatoes in a bowl with salt and ¼ cup olive oil.

Then slice the onions in food processor. Put 1/3 onions in a bowl and the other 2/3 onions in a hot cast iron skillet with olive oil and sauté until browned (about 20 minutes)

In a deep dish (9”x13”) coat bottom with 2 Tbls of olive oil Then add ½ of the apple sweet potato mixture. Next, add the onions (the 1/3 of the onions that did not get sautéed). Top with remaining mixture of sweet potatoes and apples and lightly press down layer. Pour coconut milk evenly over the entire casserole.

When onions are a deep golden brown, remove from heat and carefully spread over top of casserole. I used a spatula to spread mine.

Cover with tin foil and bake at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. Take tin foil off for last 15 minutes. Test with knife in middle for doneness. Let sit for ten minutes so the casserole can absorb juices before serving.

About Jessica

I have been a clinical nutritionist for 17 years. I have worked extensively in private practice while working with many practitioners like medical doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists and body workers. I have a BS in Environmental Biology and attended Bastyr University Masters Degree in Nutrition program. I was a certified CCN through the IAACN remained active in that organization from 1997-2001.

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